A promising 2-0 start for the New York Red Bulls was erased in just four minutes on Tuesday night. It took just six more minutes for it to be totally engulfed. A series of mistakes and miscues shut the door on any idea of the MLS side advancing to the CONCACAF Champions League semifinal, as Santos Laguna won the second leg 4-2 thanks to goals in the 72nd, 76th, 79th, and 81st minutes. Final aggregate score: 6-2.

This week, head coach Chris Armas was left to pick up the pieces from that match, which amazingly enough started with two Red Bulls goals in the opening nine minutes that pulled the series level on aggregate. With a historic upset within grasp, the Red Bulls initially managed to hang in and disrupt the home side, pressing and winning second balls as they sought a third goal. After halftime, however, Santos Laguna held far more possession and opportunities.

While a loss on the road in Mexico isn’t shocking on its face, what was appalling was how the Red...